Amani vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amani

Girl #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#634
Total SSA Count
464
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mani

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #634
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #634 for Amani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amani ___

  • Amani Grace
  • Amani Rose
  • Amani Faith
  • Amani Joy
  • Amani Nicole

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amani at #634 in the United States.

What do Amani and James mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amani and James boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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